4 REGRETS from my career as a Senior Software Engineer
As a senior software engineer, you’re expected to lead, make an impact, and solve complex problems—but certain pitfalls can hold you back if you’re not careful. In this video, I share my own experiences and outline four common mistakes senior engineers often make: giving advice without building rapport, talking without taking action, having laser focus on the wrong priorities, and failing to communicate effectively with stakeholders. These are traps that can isolate you or derail your projects if you’re not aware of them.
I'll also explain how to overcome these challenges, from improving your communication skills to aligning your work with business goals. Whether you're focused on career growth, advancing to tech leadership roles, or simply trying to make your ideas heard, this video will provide practical strategies to avoid the pain I’ve experienced so you can achieve success as a senior engineer. If you want to improve your influence, visibility, and long-term career trajectory, this is a must-watch!
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I've been a software engineer since 2008 and with over a decade of experience, the industry is as crazy and as varied as ever.
I continually get asked for career advice and how to navigate writing code for a living and I wanted to share everything I've learned in hopes that I can help someone who is just starting in software engineering, who has been in it for a while and is too afraid to ask, or the seasoned vet to either agree or argue with me.
The intent of this channel is to have multiple series that include the following topics:
💰 Compensation
📈 Negotiations
📚 Career advice and guidance
📈 Stocks, RSUs, Stock options, and ESPP plans
👨🏫 Engineering interviews
I've done just about everything in software from working for 3 person start ups, 300 person start ups, silicon valley companies, Fortune 500 companies, small teams, big teams, W2 employment and 1099 contracting, full time contracting and moonlight part time work, independent development, launching my own web apps and iphone app.